Terracotta is an interior design shade that will stand the test of time. And browns are in! Terracotta is a reddish - brown tone that originated from Italy, and it literally means "baked earth". Terracotta is a vibrant color, but it has depth and plenty of earthy warmth. While this color has often been associated with rustic interior design, we find it being filtered into many contemporary home designs: #ADGermany and #AustralianArchitecture. However, pairing this color with neutral tones and whites, will give a more modern fresh look. To ensure that you select the best shade of terracotta for your interiors, we've taken the liberty of selecting the most popular, versatile and transitional tones of terracotta.
Desert Terracotta
This shade of terracotta is lighter and more on the yellow side of the color wheel. This shade will be perfect for boho and rustic interior designs, especially when paired with earthy elements. This shade of terracotta is more on the traditional side of things.
Rustic Terracotta
This shade of terracotta is more on the brown orange side of the rainbow color wheel. It's the perfect tone for industrial and country chicque interior designs. This shade is also perfect for cabin styled homes.
Tuscan Terracotta
This shade is a darker reddish toned terracotta. It's oftentimes used in many Mediterranean styled homes, as well as tropical interior designs. Each of these shades bring their own level of warmth and earthiness.
What Colors/Tones to Pair Terracotta With?
Terracotta With Teal Blue
Browns and terracotta colors in interior design, create an incredibly humbling feeling and sense of calm stability. These earthy tones bring us back to nature, while teal blues connect us to beautiful clear blue skies, turquoise seas and beaches. Terracotta and teal blues provide that peace and serenity, and provides balance between earth and sky. Pairing these two colors will allow your home to look like a retreat from the rest of the world that surrounds.
Terracotta With Sage Green
Sage green is a naturally earthy tone that's neutral, and fosters a sense of calmness. It can easily be paired with other earthy tones - like terracotta. Terracotta will give character and depth to this trendy modern color, as it is very soft and as soothing as the herb it's reminiscent of. Sage green is also slated to be one of the hottest colors of 2023.
Here are some other trendy color schemes with terracotta:
-Terracotta, Sienna, Cinnamon Rose
-Terracotta, pale peach, dusty clay
-Terracotta, Turmeric, Clay
-Terracotta, Taupe, Clay
-Terracotta, Taupe, Dusty Clay, Pale Peach
So many people associate this color with loads of negative assumptions: that it's old fashioned, dull, outdated, and should only be used for tiles and plant pots. Truth is, we're just using this color the wrong way! Terracotta is one of the most satisfying and uplifting tones, that if used with a combination of the right cool tones, will create a beautiful contemporary appearance in your home that will be unmatched. Terracotta is also your go-to color for adding warmth to any space. This color can certainly make the coldest of rooms appear and feel cosy.
